What's your best idea for improving the education system?

The schools in Washoe County need to be equal. I believe there is a wide chasm between the “newer” schools and the “older” schools regarding technology, tools and infrastructure. In District E there are 16 percent of the schools yet it only received 5.5 percent of the funding for infrastructure even though our elementary schools average six years older than the rest of the district.

How can more money be invested in K-12 education?

It’s all about timing and priorities. The RTC is working on new road projects right now. We all know that the growth level has changed. Timing -- If we postponed those roads, could we use the existing money to fix our schools? This would give many construction workers jobs and get our schools updated sooner, without raising taxes.

How can educators be held more accountable?

It should take more to earn tenure than just putting in the time. Tenure should be given only to those exemplary teachers as an example to those teachers who aspire for tenure. Alas, this is actually a question only the legislators can solve as they control the labor laws in Nevada.

What will it take to make students graduate more college and career ready?

We must be ready to discuss and teach students as to what the careers will be 20 years from now. What will someone have to know then for college? We must constantly upgrade our technology and ability to look forward so we can adapt as a school district to the changes we will inevitably face.